Prepare against Carolina Alves Silva
Brazil · World #83,685 classical · FIDE ID 2123940
When preparing against Carolina Alves Silva, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (94% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 31.8% over 22 games.
Our database contains 286 games by Carolina Alves Silva, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Carolina Alves Silva's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Carolina Alves Silva before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 1,777 | 1,863 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,888 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,878 | 1,878 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 286 | 130 | 33 | 123 | 45.5% |
| As White | 142 | 64 | 14 | 64 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 144 | 66 | 19 | 59 | 45.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Carolina Alves Silva's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Carolina Alves Silva's side.
First moves as White (142 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 136 | 95.8% | 51.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Silva usually continues Nf3 (68.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Silva usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Silva usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (17% of these games) — Silva usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 94.1% | 57.8% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 70.2% | 53.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 14.0% | 31.3% |
Carolina Alves Silva's chess games
All 286 games by Carolina Alves Silva in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Aug 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 130 wins, 33 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 22 | 7/1/14 | 31.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 10 | 10/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 32 | 18/5/9 | 56.3% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 23 | 14/1/8 | 60.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Rafael Henrique Pinto | 2,063 | ch-Potiguar | B47 |
| Aug 2014 | Alcides Alexandre A. Azevedo | 2,048 | ch-Potiguar | B45 |
| Mar 2015 | Vitor Firmo de Souza Rocha | 2,035 | Rio Grande do Norte zt CBX | B44 |
| Jun 2015 | Lucca Lucas Xavier | 2,031 | 8th Natal Academia Potiguar | C48 |
| Oct 2014 | Davi Sales Pinheiro | 2,022 | 10th American Continental | D13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Potiguar | 2014 | 25 | 12.5 | 1,901 |
| ch-BRA U26 w | 2015 | 21 | 13.5 | 1,914 |
| ch-Potiguar w | 2016 | 13 | 12 | 2,059 |
| ch-Paraiban Open | 2012 | 12 | 6 | 1,898 |
| Natal Potiguar Open | 2013 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,871 |
| 10th American Continental | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,929 |
| ch-South America U20 Girls | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,725 |
| 90th ch-BRA | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 1,760 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Carolina Alves Silva's chess games?
286 games by Carolina Alves Silva, from Sep 2011 to Aug 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Carolina Alves Silva has played.
What does Carolina Alves Silva play on the first move as White?
Across 142 games with White in our database, Carolina Alves Silva opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Carolina Alves Silva answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games), 1...b6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Carolina Alves Silva play as White?
As White, Carolina Alves Silva's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Pirc Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 142 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Carolina Alves Silva play as Black?
As Black, Carolina Alves Silva most often plays: Sicilian (32 games, 56.3% win rate); Indian Defense (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Carolina Alves Silva's FIDE rating?
Carolina Alves Silva is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,878 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,863 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Carolina Alves Silva played?
Our database contains 286 games by Carolina Alves Silva, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 33 draws, 123 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Carolina Alves Silva?
286 games by Carolina Alves Silva reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.